learning | Liam O'Donnell

New books for you and a new Masters degree for me

by liam | Sep 8, 2016 | Blog, education, literacy

When I get busy, I get quiet. And the last few months I’ve been very busy. Since the spring I’ve hunkered down and: finished two new books for young readers (here and here) written a whole bunch of papers in pursuit of a Masters of Arts: Early Childhood...

Silver Birch nomination for Tank & Fizz!

by liam | Oct 20, 2015 | Tank & Fizz, writing news

I’ve been sitting on this for far too long and I’m thrilled I can finally announce that Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Slime Stampede has been nominated for a 2016 Silver Birch Express Award! I’m late announcing this only because I’ve spent...

Nether Nightmare launches. Chaos ensues.

by liam | Aug 29, 2015 | Battle of the Blocks, writing news

Okay, the only chaos is me running around my kitchen giggling with glee that Nether Nightmare is now available online! Judging from the early reviews coming in, I’m not the only one who is happy to dive into the second book in the Battle of the Blocks series....

New school year with a twist

by liam | Aug 5, 2015 | education, life, writing news

I am excited and slightly terrified for this September. As a teacher, the “new year” for me begins in September. It usually involves a new school, new classroom and new group of students. This year will be different. I won’t be the teacher. I will be...

The Nightmare begins soon. This illustration will get you started . . .

by liam | Jul 15, 2015 | Battle of the Blocks, writing news

It’s officially official: Nether Nightmare hits e-readers and book shelves on Saturday August 15th, 2015. Update: Er, How about we say August 30th? The second book in the Battle of the Blocks series picks up right where Descent into Overworld left off. Hamid,...